How To Fix RSBPC0_EXCEPTION017 - Table name (&1) or key name (&2) is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSBPC0_EXCEPTION - Basic Exception Messages

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Table name (&1) or key name (&2) is invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSBPC0_EXCEPTION017 - Table name (&1) or key name (&2) is invalid ?

  The SAP error message RSBPC0_EXCEPTION017 indicates that there is an issue with the table name or key name being referenced in a process, typically related to Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) or data modeling in SAP BW (Business Warehouse). The error message specifies that either the table name (&1) or the key name (&2) is invalid.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Table Name: The specified table name does not exist in the database or is misspelled.
  Invalid Key Name: The key name being referenced does not match any existing keys in the specified table.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the specified table or key.
  Data Model Issues: The data model may not be correctly set up, leading to references to non-existent tables or keys.
  Configuration Errors: There may be configuration issues in the BPC or BW settings that lead to incorrect references.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify Table and Key Names:
  
  Check the spelling of the table name and key name in the error message.
  Ensure that the table exists in the database and that the key is valid.
  
  
  
  Check Data Model:
  
  Review the data model configuration in BPC or BW to ensure that all tables and keys are correctly defined and linked.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the specified table and key. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on the specific table and key being referenced.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the execution to see where the error is occurring and gather more context about the invalid reference.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant context.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to BPC and BW, such as RSBPC for BPC-related tasks or RSA1 for data modeling in BW.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the RSBPC0_EXCEPTION017 error message.